EDITION 01 SUPPORTING THRIVING COMMUNITIES ABOUT THIS EDITION

We are very pleased to share our first edition of the Anglo American Update. In this edition, you can read about the expansion of Heart of Australia’s life-saving medical specialist services to Moura, Banana, Theodore and Middlemount (p. 14), the opening of a new major road for Moura (p. 5), our support for childcare services in Moranbah (p. 8) and an incredible safety record achieved at our Capcoal Open Cut mine (p. 12). This update has been produced by Anglo American’s Metallurgical Coal business and is distributed in the towns of Middlemount, Moranbah, Moura, Banana and Theodore. If you have any comments, questions or suggestions, MESSAGE FROM please email us at [email protected] OUR CEO

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It’s where our colleagues, families and If you do have questions or concerns about friends live and work – and it’s why being our operations, we would like to hear from part of the communities where we operate you and understand what those are. We is so important to us. have community shopfronts in Moranbah, Middlemount and Moura where you can For many, this year will be remembered by speak with a team member, and you can its extraordinary challenges. But through also contact us by phone or email anytime the difficult times, we’ve worked together (details on page 16). to deliver some meaningful and positive outcomes. We’ve also listened to feedback We look forward to engaging with you again ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COUNTRY that community members would like to in 2021. understand more about what we do and Anglo American respects the traditions, values and Sincerely, cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander how we operate. Tyler Mitchelson people. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners Our new Anglo American Update is of all the lands where our work is carried out: designed to share more information about CEO Metallurgical Coal, Anglo American The Barada Barna People in Moranbah; the Barada our activities and some of the initiatives Barna People and the Barada Kabalbara Yetimarala that we hope will help support thriving People in Middlemount; the Gangulu People and communities, where we can all flourish. Wulli Wulli People in the Moura, Banana, Theodore region; and the Turrbal People in . We pay

respect to Elders past and present, and to emerging Cover: Jake Brown, Electrical Mines Technician at Moranbah community leaders. North Mine - see page 10 or 11 for the full story. Left: NAIDOC week artwork, created by Banana State School students. Above: Craig Merriman, Underground Deputy at Aquila Mine.

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DINGO MOUNT MORGAN GLADSTONE WOORABINDA SPRINGAURE CALLIOPE Underground Mine THE RUBBER HITS MIRIAM VALE Open Cut Mine ROLLESTON Major Township MOURA DAWSON ROSEDALE THE ROAD IN MOURA Township Road A new major road and lookout was opened which will be a great attraction for tourists,” MONTO BUNDABERG Rail THEODORE recently in Moura, providing an important he said. Kilometres GIN GIN connection for local residents and tourists. 25 0 25 50 HERVEY CRACOW Construction of Three Chain Road project BAY CHILDERS EIDSVOLD Three Chain Road was constructed by began in 2018, following the closure of MARYBOROUGH Anglo American, in collaboration with Gibihi Road. The route of the road was based Banana Shire Council. on feedback from the community through a series of road focus groups, led by Anglo Dawson Mine General Manager, Clarence American’s Social Performance team. Robertson, said the 12.7km long road would OUR OPERATIONS connect the Leichhardt Highway to the One of the key features Anglo American Dawson Highway. committed to at the outset of the project, Anglo American is a leading global mining Queensland’s Bowen Basin, along with was to work with locally based suppliers company and our products are the essential additional joint-venture interests and “As part of the project, we upgraded and use materials from the region including ingredients in almost every aspect of growth projects like our new Aquila Memorial Drive, a 4.3 kilometre road that gravel from the local quarry. modern life. Our portfolio of world-class mine near Middlemount (see page 14). leads to the Moura No.2 Memorial and a competitive operations, development viewing area,” Clarence said. From our operations, we produce and export WATCH THE VIDEO projects and undeveloped resources, millions of tonnes of the highest quality “From the viewing area, you can see Scan this code to see an provides many of the metals and minerals hard coking coal each year, which is used Dawson Mine, parts of Moura and overview of the road. that enable a cleaner, greener, more in steel production for critical building and geographic landmarks, like Mount Ramsay, sustainable world to meet the fast-growing, infrastructure around the world. consumer-driven demands of developed and maturing economies. We also have a significant copper exploration project underway in North West Queensland. In Australia, our metallurgical coal business includes two open cut and three THREE CHAIN ROAD IN NUMBERS underground metallurgical coal mines in 2,025m3 Total amount of concrete used 350 Opposite Left: Clarence Robertson, (Dawson Mine General Manager), with Nev Ferrier (Banana Shire Council Mayor) and Hans Hayes (Executive Head of Open Cut). 354,128 410,000 Items of plant and Opposite Right: The new viewing platform overlooking Dawson Mine at the end of Memorial Drive. Total people hours Tonnes of road base used equipment used

4 ANGLO AMERICAN UPDATE 5 MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Anglo American has a long history of supporting community and sustainable development initiatives to improve health and education facilities, and foster growth through community development in our areas of operation. Last year, we invested more than $1.8 million in communities.

SUPPORTING AEROMEDICAL RESCUE SERVICES Anglo American supports both the RACQ CQ Rescue and Capricorn Helicopter Rescue services, which provide aeromedical retrieval services to regional communities, including our areas of operation. Operating out of Mackay and Rockhampton respectively, the services provide rapid deployment of medical or rescue teams to major accidents or search and rescue operations. Together, they cover an area GROWING TOGETHER TO from Townsville in the north, down to Agnes Waters and Gladstone in the south. RESTORE MINED LAND Capricorn Helicopter Rescue Operations Manager, Kirsty Wooler, said locally based corporate partnerships, such as Anglo Anglo American has begun a mine rehabilitation partnership with Komatsu that American’s Blue Sky Corporate Partnership, will see more than 9,000 trees planted at our Dawson Mine, near Moura. were critical to ensure the services could continue to operate.

The partnership, Growing Together, aims to return mined “We’re committed to the highest standards of BUSHFIRE RELIEF FOR QLD BRIGADES land to agricultural use and commenced earlier this year environmental performance, as part of our global Anglo American has partnered with the Rural Fire Brigades with a large-scale planting of more than 4,000 trees at Sustainable Mining Plan. This year, we will complete Association of Queensland to donate 40 ‘mop-up units’ to Central Dawson Mine. rehabilitation of more than 400 hectares of land at Queensland fire brigades as part of our bush relief program. our two open cut mines in Central Queensland. Around 40 students from Moura and Banana State The units were manufactured in Queensland and distributed to Schools, Traditional Owners from the Gangulu Nation “Collaboration across our industry brigades earlier this year. and employees from Anglo American and Komatsu and the communities where we Each is fitted with a speed loader, 500-litre water tank, motor and pump. worked together to plant native flora, including various operate is a powerful way to They have been donated to Rural Fire Brigades in the Isaac, Banana eucalyptus species, across a 90-hectare site at the achieve improved sustainability and Central Highlands regional council areas to help landholders and mine where mining activities have concluded. outcomes, and our Growing communities with hazard reduction burning and firefighting. Together partnership with Komatsu Our Environmental Manager, Jason Fittler, said the project is helping to support that,” he said. was a great example of sustainable mining practices. WATCH THE VIDEO

Scan to watch Justin Choveaux, General Manager Rural Fire Brigades Association of Queensland.

Above: Students from Moura and Banana State Schools with the rest of the tree-plant crew. Bottom right: Environment Manager, Jason Fittler, taking part in the tree planting event

6 ANGLO AMERICAN UPDATE 7 SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH COVID-19

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we acted early to provide new ways for our friends and families to gather together and maintain the community that we love. Above: Sheppard performing at Anglo American LIVE

TRIVIA NIGHTS Because the much-loved Friday night family ANGLO AMERICAN LIVE entertainment at the Moura Bowls club was cancelled In April, we launched ‘Anglo American LIVE to during COVID-19, our Social Performance team started say ‘thank you’ to our colleagues, families and an online family games night. friends for their response to COVID-19. Interest in the online trivia competition quickly grew The online concert series featured an eclectic SUPPORTING EARLY from the Moura, Banana, Theodore districts to an collection of Queensland’s best artists, from Nat initiative open to everyone across Metallurgical Coal. Dunn, who writes dance music for some of the We had more than 200 families participate in the trivia world’s best – to country music stalwart, Troy EDUCATION IN MORANBAH nights, which provided welcome family entertainment Cassar-Daley and local favourites, Busby Marou. during COVID-19 lockdown. The concerts also featured emerging artists from the Gold Coast (Lemaire), ‘The Voice’ finalist We recently donated $140,000 to Simply Sunshine’s expanded childcare services in Zeek Power and country music sisters from the Moranbah, to fund the construction of a new playground with learning facilities. Sunshine Coast ‘Oh Harlow’. One of our favourite episodes featured Sheppard with their international smash hit ‘Geronimo’. Each evening was hosted by Rugby League Simply Sunshine’s expanded childcare services will be “We’re committed to supporting thriving communities legend Sam Thaiday and Rupert McCall – located at Moranbah State School, and provide an additional in the areas where we operate, and the availability of who recited some of his most popular Aussie 44 kindergarten places to create further availability at quality childcare was identified as a key concern for poems live on stage. Simply Sunshine’s existing facility on Griffin Street. Moranbah families,” Lynda said. LAPTOPS FOR SCHOOLS The nights generated amazing feedback from Our Social Performance Manager, Lynda Pollock, said “As a major employer in Moranbah, we’re very pleased to We donated 100 laptop computers and 100 mobile employees, contractors and community members the expanded services would help give a much-needed partner with Simply Sunshine to support the expansion broadband connections to schools in the communities who loved the exclusive, family entertainment. boost to available childcare placements in Moranbah. of early education opportunities in the area.” where we operate to support students while learning

from home during the pandemic. WATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS These devices helped families in Middlemount, Scan this code to watch some of the Moranbah, Moura, Theodore and Banana with access to best bits from Anglo American LIVE. the technology they need to support their education and advance their technology skills. Above: Moranbah North Mine General Manager Paul Stephan (r) and Tyler Mitchelson with the happy children and staff from Simply Sunshine.

8 ANGLO AMERICAN UPDATE 9 DAWSON’S MULTI-PASS DRILL WINS INNOVATION AWARD Our team at Dawson Mine recently won the JCB CEA Innovation (Miner) Award at the 2020 Queensland Mining Awards for their work in developing the world’s first remotely operated multi-pass drill. The drill rigs are used as part of the drill and blast process at open cut mines to enable excavation activities. Dawson Mine’s General Manger, Clarence Robertson, said the team was driven by a commitment to make their open cut operations safer by removing operators from the field. “Our project team did an incredible job producing the first known rotary blasthole drill rig to be able to complete multi-pass operations remotely. “This allows the drill rig to continually add and remove SUPPORTING SKILLS multiple drill rods during the drilling process without operator intervention, making it safer, more efficient and DEVELOPMENT IN more consistent. “It’s made a significant impact on the way we work and MORANBAH is a great example of the positive impacts innovation and technology can have on daily operations,” he said. Left: Jake Brown from Anglo American was a finalist for Apprentice of the Year. Above: The multi-pass drill in action at Dawson Mine. Each year, for more than 10 years, our “The apprenticeship gave me a chance to Moranbah North Mine has supported skills gain valuable experience in surface and development and new opportunities in the underground mining, and I’m stoked to have mining industry for Central Queenslanders. been nominated for the award,” Jake said. The mine offers a range of entry-level roles “It’s an opportunity to be recognised for the LARNIE WINS NATIONAL through programs including its long-standing hard work I’ve done over the last four years MINING INNOVATION AWARD Electrical and Mechanical Apprenticeship and make myself more employable in Congratulations to our Underground Digital “Our underground tablets have changed the way we Program, Junior Miners Program, School- my trade.” Transformation Lead, Larnie Mackay, for winning the work underground and opened the door for further based Apprenticeship Program, and more Twenty-two-year old Jake completed his inaugural Maptek Technological Innovation Award at improvements in digitisation and data analytics to help recent Balancing the Team female trainee electrical apprenticeship in February, after the 2020 Women in Resources Awards recently. improve safety and productivity in our operations,” underground miner program. said Larnie. being awarded Moranbah North Mine’s Over the last five years, Larnie has coordinated the General Manager of Moranbah North Mine, Jason Blee Memorial Apprentice of the development of the first electronic tablet device “They’ve also helped enhance our safety systems by Paul Stephan, said the programs are an Year Award in 2019. certified for unrestricted use in underground coal providing underground crews with immediate access important way to support skills development At the same time, Jake has maintained his mining in Australia. to important safety information and enabling video calls and employment in the region. to technical experts on the surface when required. passion for boxing and a rigorous training The tablets, which were rapidly deployed across our “An apprenticeship or traineeship is a regime that saw him represent Australia in underground metallurgical coal operations last year, “It’s been a culture and technology game changer at our great way to begin a fulfilling career in the the 69kg welterweight division in Europe last have helped launch a new era of digitisation for the underground mines, and the way it has been embraced mining industry because they provide strong year, where he won two of his three matches. mining industry. by our teams - especially those underground - has foundation skills,” Paul said. been phenomenal. “On most days I go for a five-kilometre They capture and share real time safety, production and In fact, Electrical Mines Technician at run, work a 12-hour shift and then have environmental monitoring information with operators, Moranbah North Mine, Jake Brown, was a a training session.” ensuring critical information is readily available to key WATCH THE VIDEO recent finalist for Apprentice of the Year in the Well done, Jake! personnel and removing the need for paper records. Watch a video of Larnie receiving her award. 2020 Central Queensland Training Awards.

10 ANGLO AMERICAN UPDATE 11 SETTING THE STANDARD FOR SAFETY

For the past 30 years, the Capcoal Electrical team has Our Executive Head of Open Cut, Hans Hayes, was with kept their people safe – with no recordable injuries at all the team to celebrate the milestone. over the period. “Safety is our number-one priority across the business We spoke to Electrical Superintendent, Kevin James, and the achievement by the Capcoal Electrical team of about this important 30-year milestone to get a better 30 years without a Lost Time Injury is a credit to each understanding of how the team has set the standard person in that team and the way they have looked after for safety. themselves and their workmates,” Hans said. Kevin remembers the last safety incidents that occurred “They have created the caring safety culture that is for the team in 1987 and 1988, followed by another in evident in that team.” Above: Mathew Mason makes sure the 1990. These injuries led the Electrical team to make a equipment is working properly. step change in safety. Left: Time for crib, at Aquila Mine. “There have been lots of little things that we have ANGLO AMERICAN VALUES changed since then, and these things have built up over the years,” Kevin said. “Every time we reach a milestone like this, people ask me how we did it. But it’s really hard to explain,” he said. AccountabilityAccountability CareCare and& Respect Respect CollaborationCollaboration “It’s unique to work with electricity – you can’t see it; you can’t smell it – but you always need to be respectful AQUILA MINE UPDATE and be very disciplined.” Anglo American’s Aquila Mine Project is “The big highlight is establishing the team,” Innovation Integrity Safety “This discipline spills out into other areas of your life, and Innovation Integrity Safety progressing on schedule, with much of Tony said. before long you start thinking three steps ahead on other the necessary infrastructure construction “It’s inspiring to set the structure in place tasks too.” Kevin said. underway, and the production of and get the right people in the right roles development coal ongoing. “One of the main focus areas for the team is and see our team develop – that’s the real communication. The Superintendents ensure everyone Chris Carroll, Aquila Mine’s Operations highlight for me,” He said. understands what each team member else is doing, Manager, said the first production was on “From July 2021 we will start to see the which makes people willing to share their information track for early 2022. and help where necessary.” first elements of the longwall arrive, and “It’s a milestone that’s not just about cutting that will build the excitement again. “As a result, we’ve formed a pretty good culture here. longwall coal. This coal will be transported At the same time, we will start to establish It’s like a football team. We are very closely-knit group” by the new infrastructure that is currently our first face roads and that first longwall Kevin said. being built to support it,” Chris said. block boxed out is a very important “It’s pretty special when a member of the team doesn’t Announced in July 2019, the project will milestone for this project.” want to move on and follow other opportunities – they effectively extend the life of Anglo American’s just want to stay here!” he said. underground operations in the area. The project is supporting local jobs through LEARN MORE HERE its construction phase, with around 500 Scan to watch the Aquila leadership team talk personnel on site currently, and contracts about the establishment of a new operation. valued at more than $300 million underway. Project Director, Tony Willmott, said seeing the new design come into reality is just one of the many highlights for the project.

Right: Electrical Superintendent, Kevin James (L) and Electrical Coordinator, Peter Matthews (R), with their 30 Years LTI free awards.

12 ANGLO AMERICAN UPDATE 13 Left: Dr Rolf Gomes (c) with Capcoal Open Cut General Manager, Michael Keough (l) and Grasstree HR Manager, Stephanie Opperman (r). Above: Dr Rolf Gomes and Tyler Mitchelson announce the three-year partnership HEART TRUCK’S FIRST VISIT TO MIDDLEMOUNT, MOURA, THEODORE & BANANA

Heart of Australia’s HEART 1 truck has made its first visit to the towns of Middlemount, Moura, Theodore and Banana as part of the organisation’s expanding service areas.

GET THE HELP WHEN YOU NEED IT YOUR VOICE, YOUR OPPORTUNITY Since commencing operations in October 2014, Heart “We understand how critical it is for rural communities of Australia has provided life-saving health services to have access to health services when they need them Anglo American has a confidential, free Employee Your Voice is an opportunity to constructively raise to regional Queenslanders aboard its customised most. We saw an opportunity to work with Heart of Assistance Program which is operated by concerns about potentially unethical, unlawful or specialist medical clinics-on-wheels. Founder and Australia to see health services made available in the Gryphon Psychology. unsafe conduct or practices that conflict with the cardiologist, Dr Rolf Gomes, said expansion to these communities where we operate, and where Heart of Anglo American Values and Code of Conduct. Any employee, contractor or family member can towns had been made possible by Heart of Australia’s Australia was not previously visiting,” he said. use the service to help resolve any personal or We want to know if you see things that trouble you new $1 million partnership with Anglo American. Heart of Australia’s specialist medical services include work-related problems. about the way in which our organisation and our people “Every time we expand our services to a new location, cardiology, gynaecology, neurology, gastroenterology, do business. Your Voice is your opportunity to be heard. Call 1800 056 076 to find out more, we have the potential to change and save lives for urology, endocrinology and sleep and or to make an appointment. Your Voice is open to our employees, contractors, the community who live there. People who have often respiratory functions. suppliers and all members of the community. gone without specialist services for years, or who have For more information, or to make an appointment, needed to travel hundreds of kilometres at significant www.heartofaustralia.com. FIND OUT MORE FIND OUT MORE expense to access them,” Dr Gomes said. Scan with your phone to book Watch our employees talk about the a confidential appointment “We are very pleased to be working with Anglo WATCH THE VIDEO importance of the Anglo American Values.

American, which supports our big-picture efforts while Hear from Heart of Australia founder, also providing direct support for us to deliver services Dr Rolf Gomes. to these communities.” Our CEO, Tyler Mitchelson, said the support for the service’s expansion was part of Anglo American’s commitment to improving health care in the region.

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